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Jenny Cookies Workshops!

The Jenny Cookies Workshops were a huge success!! It had been years since I’d taught a cookie class so it was great to meet new faces and teach eager bakers my cookie baking tips and tricks!

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The workshops were hosted at Romp in Bellevue, WA. I’d done a couple parties there recently and fell in love with the space. It’s filled with cute furniture, a gorgeous kitchen, amazing staff and it’s suuuuper clean.

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The goal of the class was not only to teach attendees how to bake and decorate sugar cookies, but also to welcome them into a space that felt similar to what you’d experience at one of my own parties.

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Each table had it’s own color palate and theme.  I had AMAZING sponsors involved that helped to make it a huge success and beautify each table.

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Lady Yum KILLED it with her macarons.  If you live in the Seattle area and haven’t been to her shop.. RUN.  I am crazy for her macs!

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Each place setting welcomed guests with a darling tea towel created by So Vintage Chic and a gorgeously wrapped box filled with goodies (ribbon and boxes by Nashville Wraps).

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Frost Donuts and cupcakes were displayed down the center of each table for guests to enjoy.  Another MUST TRY if you are in the Seattle area.  They just opened their second location in Everett…which is super dangerous for me since I live close by.  Their crullers are my favorite!

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Not only were the Nashville Wrap boxes gorgeous, the hand lettered welcome tags by Krisanna Reiff really took them to another level.  I’m so impressed (and quite honestly jealous) of her calligraphy skills.  I tried it once and let’s just say, it’s a lot harder than it looks..

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Our fabulous drink bar by Cascade Ice.  Their variety of flavors is never ending and they all taste great!  We went with a Sparkling Mixed Berry Water mixed with cut up strawberries, a Pineapple Coconut with chopped pineapple, and for the kicker..we combined sparkling wine (prosecco) with their Pink Grapefruit.  The Pink Grapefruit was definitely the winner among the ladies!

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After everyone grabbed a drink and found their seats, we got the party started.  I gave the gals a lesson in cookie baking, from making the dough, rolling it out, to turning them into actual cookies.  I heard a lot of “I think I can actually do this” and “it’s a lot easier than it looks!”

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After the cookies were baked and cooled, I demonstrated a variety of decorating techniques and then let the gals try it for themselves.  They did so great!!

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I was beyond thrilled to include Wilton as a workshop sponsor.  Wilton is my go-to brand for all things baking and decorating related.  From decorating tips to icing colors, to cake pans and sprinkles, Wilton has it alllllll.  I was so excited to send each attendee home with their new Color Right System.  Color Right is their new food coloring gels which make the most vibrant and brilliant colors without any hassle.  It’s a must try for all cake and cookie decorators!

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One of my favorite party shops Via Blossom sent the cutest paper straw tubes for each attendee.  Paper straws are one of my party staples!  They dress up just about any drink but also double as a fun cake pop stick!

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The darling tea towels by So Vintage Chic were themed for each table.  They were all so cute I couldn’t pick which one I liked best!  Kendra (owner of So Vintage Chic) also makes the cutest pillow covers (as seen here) and a variety of other tea towels.  She’s offering a special 20% discount to my readers using code JENNYCOOKIES.  Go go go, it’s good until June 11, 2015.

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I loved how excited the girls got over even the littlest things.  Harper Gray made the cutest recipe cards for each attendee. One gal said, “I have your book but I love having this little recipe card to bake from!”  Thank you Harper Gray, best designer ever!!

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Each gift box included a cookie cutter from The Cookie Cutter Shop.  They have hundreds of inexpensive cutters in every shape imaginable!  We gave unicorns, pineapples, whales, mason jars and strawberry cutters to the attendees. If you are looking to grow your cutter collection, you have to check out their site!

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Lindsay P Designs sent each guest home with two of her adorable fabric wrapped note cards.  She treated me to one of her beautiful custom made aprons which I nervously wore for the class.  I know it’s what they’re for, but I hate getting pretty aprons dirty!

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Not only did Nashville Wraps supply our gorgeous gift boxes and ribbon, they also gave each guest a roll of twine.  I can’t ever have enough bakers twine.  It ALWAYS comes in handy.  Most often I use it to package cookies.  I get asked a lot how I package my cookies once they’ve dried and crusted over.  Nashville Wraps has the most wonderful packaging options from cello bags to every box size you could dream of.  Whatever you choose, adding a twine bow always gives it the perfect finishing touch.

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Another can’t live without product of mine is WASHI TAPE.  What’s washi tape?  It’s decorative tape that comes in handy for just about everything.  I can’t even list all the options because it’s literally endless.  Most often I use it for paper, crafts, party decor and packaging.  Check out CuteTape.com for a billion other colors and designs.

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I came across Love and Lion’s shop on Instagram and fell in love with their custom party tattoos.  How fun right?  I don’t think I’d ever get a real tattoo, but I love the idea of a fun tat for a night!  They created these custom tattoos just for our workshop!  From cute sayings like “Eat Cake For Breakfast” and “Baker Babe” to rolling pins, whisks and spatulas.  They were the cutest!

I had so much fun meeting and teaching the workshops. It meant so much to me that people traveled near and far to attend. Thank you all who came and I look forward to seeing your Jenny Cookie creations!

For those of you who weren’t able to make it, I’m giving away a gift box ($85 value) from the workshop with all the goodies listed above! Enter below:

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And a huge GIANT thank you to Lora Grady Photography for the stunning photos from our event. I’m crazy for Lora’s photos! She specializes in wedding, portrait and family photography so I was thrilled when she agreed to shoot the workshop. She is such a talent. Thank you! Thank you!

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  1. Love Love loved this workshop, looking forward to another, I hope in the near future! Thank you again Jenny for all of your feedback, tips and for such a fun night!

  2. This was SUCH a fun workshop! I loved watching you work your magic and seeing all the ladies have a great time! All the tables looked amazing (I loved the cute red strawberry one!) and all of the vendors– SO MUCH TALENT! Let’s do it over and over and over again!

  3. My goodness, how can I pick just one. Everything is gorgeous! Each theme is beautiful in it’s own unique way. It’s a dream of mine to attend one of your workshops. Living in Florida makes it hard but hopefully one day 🙂

  4. Loved the different themed colors for all the tables! wish i could have come to learn!

  5. Everything looks so beautiful! I’m really hoping you do another one so I can make it.

  6. Jayme Taylor says:

    I would kill to try those macaroons!!! So wish you were in

  7. WOW! The decor for this workshop is absolutely stunning! I love that you did each table in a different color scheme – I think the light blue is my favorite. I would kill to take one of these classes with you!!

  8. i love the pink with the gold glitter runner! gorgeous as always, Jenny!

  9. Kaitlin Torgersen says:

    I loved scrolling through these pictures! I wish you would travel and do these workshops, they look amazing and so much fun!! 🙂

  10. Liz McCoy says:

    Oh my goodness, how can anyone pick ONE favorite!? Everything looks so beautifully presented. I would probably choose the macaroons in the box because sugar+pretty box= what a girl loves! So hoping to come to one of these events in the future, I hope you will host something this August and if you do put me on the waiting list!!! Lovely work, Jenny Cookies 🙂

  11. Love this! Can you come on a cookie tour to Phoenix!? 🙂 Loved the gold/glitter themed table with all the rose plates.

  12. Kim McCallie says:

    I love the table with the orange color scheme. It was so different from anything I’ve seen before.

  13. The gold and pink themed table is my favorite! I have to have sparkle!

  14. Liza Davila says:

    Everything looked beautiful but I really like the table that had the unicorns. So whimsical!

  15. Amazing detail-oriented workshop! I love how you manage to incorporate all of the things from the sponsors into a single theme. BEAUTIFUL!

  16. I loved the orange table with touches of green given by the centerpieces!

  17. Liz Maier says:

    If I have to choose just one I would go with the pink and gold table!! They are all beyond perfect though 🙂

  18. Kirstie Elliott says:

    I love the way you decorate your cookies! Wish I lived close enough to attend a class! My favorite table was the black white and yellow!!

  19. Stephanie payne says:

    I love all the details! The macaroons look delish!!! But I always love the way your cupcake cookies turn out. So CUTE!

  20. Jaclyn LeBlanc says:

    The blue themed table was definetly my favorite! The rose cookies are also adorable !

  21. Liz McDuffie says:

    Love, love, love the pink and gold glitter table. The glamour and glitz of it is super fun. Wish I could face time into a workshop from Florida!

  22. I SO wish I could have attended! We were out of town!! LOVE all of your ideas!

  23. Love reading your blog and following you on IG! I love making cookies, cakes and cupcakes for family and friends! Everything you do is beautiful!!

  24. Kristi Andrew says:

    So many amazing tips at this workshop! I would go again just to be with people sharing their passion! I loved the pink table!

  25. I LOVE the pink and gold table! The cupcakes’ sprinkles are perfect, donuts are so cute, and the macarons look gorgeous! And I want every single one of those cake plates!

  26. This looks like so much fun! The pink and gold table is my favorite. Looking forward to attending one of your future workshops.

  27. Lindsay Goff says:

    All of your parties/workshops are beautiful! I can’t wait for a weekend workshop – I have already told my husband I am traveling from KS to come. 🙂

  28. Ying Ying TAN says:

    Love the pink and gold themed table with the scrumptious looking macarons…yum!!!

  29. Sharyl B. says:

    Love the blue table! Would love to attend your workshop some day soon.

  30. Betsy Wermuth says:

    Obsessed with your classic and beautiful style! Having various table colors was a great idea- always such a struggle to choose just one, I think you’ve got the right idea to choose them all! I would love to attend one of your workshops sometime!

  31. You are so talented and creative!!! I love all of your ideas! Can’t wait to use your decorating tips and try the icing!

  32. Tiffany W says:

    Love the pink and gold table! Those macaroons are too pretty to eat. 🙂

  33. Candie shields says:

    Your cookies are one of a kind! I love how you use a butter frosting to frost and not your typical royal icing. Makes the cookies not only beautiful but delicious too! I don’t plan on being in Seattle anytime but I would love something from your party to make me feel like I was included! 🙂

  34. Franchesca Bodnar says:

    This is the cutest thing! I love the table schemes, the orange one is my favorite!

  35. So beautiful! Can you come host a party in Greenville SC…better yet, just come host a party at my house 🙂

    I love love the pink and gold table setting!!

  36. The macaroon table was my favorite, they are so bright and fun. I want to eat one right now!

  37. This is absolutely amazing! I know that for future bridal showers and baby showers I want everything to look like one of these parties! Not only does everything look amazing, I’m sure it tastes amazing too.

  38. Bianca Andrea says:

    Your work always amazes me, its beautiful styling & baking. I love the black & white color motif.

  39. I can’t even pick one table. They were all so darling! ????

  40. I don’t know why there are question marks on my first comment! Oops. Definitely no questions involved. Loved everything!

  41. Amanda Orleman says:

    Lindsay P has the most amazing cards and aprons! Love her stuff!

  42. I loved the bright red and orange table. So vibrant! I’m thinking of copying the theme for my kids upcoming bday party 🙂 And I love the idea of using paper straws as cake pop sticks! So genious! When do you put in the sticks, before or after baking?

  43. I wish I lived there so I could have attended! I love the pink table, but they all were great!

  44. I would have loved to be close enough to attend this workshop. Love all the cute details!

  45. I love the different colors/these at each table! Everything turned out so cute. jealous of all the attendees 😉

  46. All of the tables look adorable, but I think I love the strawberry themed table best!

  47. ALL the tables were gorgeous! However, I am a sucker for anything gold and glittery, so that one was my favorite! I was heart broken to not be able to attend the workshops (crazy kids and busy husband) but am hoping you do more (or a retreat:0)) so I can come! You are amazing!